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Old 11-19-2009, 10:04 AM
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Can I upgrade my stock gas tank, which I think is only 13 gallons, to the 22 gallon tank found on most 4.0L XJ's? I would think it would be a direct bolt on and just hang a little lower or be wider. Anyone ever heard of this? I can't find anything with the search feature...
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I thought all XJ tanks were the same, 18 gallon. I could be misinformed..
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Maybe you're right, I've found several tanks online but most retailers don't list the tank size...
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Most of the earlier XJs are 13.5 gallon tanks and the later models are 20 gallon. The tank strap bolts are long enough to accomodate a larger tank, but I'm not sure if the pickup tube in the tank is long enough for the deeper tank.

This site sells the different size tanks.

http://www2.partstrain.com/store/ind...tt=Fuel%20Tank
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Yah some of the 87s had "special" tanks 13.5 gallons. Mine does also, I'm gonna put a 20gallon in withe the 20 gal sending unit
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The early XJ came with the small tank and the 20 gallon was an option. I personally haven't seen the small tank yet.
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i ran accross this mod once it says ya get 23 gal out of it and up to 400 miles a tank

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFuelTank.htm

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